ATI LPN
ATI Fundamentals LPN Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to take vital signs in an alert client admitted with dehydration secondary to vomiting and diarrhea. What is the best method to assess the client's temperature?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Axillary is safest and most accessible for a dehydrated client with GI issues, avoiding oral route due to vomiting and diarrhea.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse observes that Mr. Adams begins to have increased difficulty breathing. She elevates the head of the bed to the high Fowler position, which decreases his respiratory distress. The nurse documents this breathing as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Orthopnea is difficulty breathing relieved by an upright position.
Question 3 of 5
All of the following can cause tachycardia except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Parasympathetic stimulation slows heart rate; others increase it.
Question 4 of 5
When a patient in the terminal stages of lung cancer begins to exhibit loss of consciousness, a major nursing priority is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Protecting an unconscious patient from injury is the top priority.
Question 5 of 5
When a client wishes to improve the appearance of their eyes by removing excess skin from the face and neck, the nurse should provide teaching regarding which of the following procedures?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rhytidectomy (facelift) removes excess skin from face and neck.